When I started my freshman year here at University at Albany I was nervous on whether I would make a close group of friends. I wondered if people would like me. I guess I had the first year jitters on making new friends. Looking back from freshman year to now, I know I could not have picked a better group of friends. I know after college our friendship will only become stronger. Here are some reasons I love my college friends:

1. Late night conversations about life.

I really got to form great bonds with my friends from 4 am conversations. You get to learn so much about one another. You see the similarities with one another. We laugh together and compare stories of our childhoods. Conversations are about making bonds and I cherish every single one of them.

2. Music Parties.

I got to hear different types of music. I really got to grow listening to my friends music. I learned not to judge until I hear the song. I learned to respect my friend's song choices as well eve if I didn't really like it. From EDM to R&B to Country, I know I can always count on a song to make my day.

3. They make you try new things.

The best thing about having great friends is that they make step out your comfort zone. They want what's best for you. They encourage you to make the right decisions. You get advice. You also begin to understand what you want out of life. They get to see you at your worst.

4. They see you at your worst.

There are moments that when were stressed over finals or have personal issues going on in our lives, our friends are always there. We can cry with them and not feel any judgement. We can be ourselves and tha'ts the beauty of friends at college they see you for every step of the way.

5. Ordering out could never be more fun.

I love ordering at midnight or later because it's a fun experience to sit down and eat take out with your college friends. You get to try one another's food. You also get to have good conversation or watch a movie. Food is a such a great conversation starter and you get to learn a lot.

6. You know they will be your friends for life.

It's my senior year and I have had mostly the same group of friends since freshman year. I know I will talk to them after college. I know I can rely on them for anything. They got my back and I will forever have theirs. College friends are something special. They know what you have been through. I can't wait to see where we go together later on in life.